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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013 • VOLUME CXVI, NUMBER 18
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Stink bugs cause millions in damage across the U.S., Oregon crops may be next
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By Dacotah-Victoria Splichalova The Daily Barometer
Stink bugs are identified by their smell. When the bug is disturbed, a volatile liquid, which is extremely odorous, is released. Despite their odor, they are still edible. “We’ve tried eating them and they all taste pretty hot, sort of spicy — but not like wasabi,” said Chris Hedstrom, graduate research assistant within the Walton laboratory in the Department of Horticulture. Stink bugs are actually found as a food source eaten in tacos across parts of Mexico. Stink bugs are generally plant eaters, although there are a couple of species that are predatory. Stink bugs inhabit many trees, shrubs and plants. They are well-known crop pests in the U.S., but have recently become a concern in Oregon. In the southern and eastern regions See STINK BUG | page4
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Stink bugs have been found throughout the Willamette Valley, west of the Cascades from Washington County extending down toward Medford. Researchers at the Walton Labratory at OSU are examining the bugs.
Parking and Lube tasting arouses students’ interest Traffic discusses safety, parking developments n
Sex education made easier to swallow with fruit-flavored lube in Memorial Union quad By Sean Bassinger The Daily Barometer
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Group discusses safety, freshman car ban, parking locations on campus By Emma-Kate Schaake The Daily Barometer
The Collaboration Corvallis Parking and Traffic Mitigation Group met Wednesday evening at the Osborn Aquatic Center to further discuss recommendations for the steering committee, which then passes on approvals to Oregon State University and the city. The first issue up for discussion was the improvement of safety corridors for pedestrians, skateboarders and bicyclists through OSU’s campus and the surrounding areas. The recommendation calls for an analysis of the placement of blue light towers and the continuity in the safety practices and accessibility of these safety corridors. The group asked for particular attention to cor See PARKING | page 4
Woman assaulted near 3rd St. Subway
It happened Wednesday in the Memorial Union quad. Some students did it on their way to class. Other students just had some time and wanted to broaden their horizons. Volunteers from Oregon State University’s sexual health department at Student Health Services provided taste tests of fruit-flavored lube for students. Students from the Sexual Health Advisory Group and Male Advocates for Responsible Sexuality also helped with the event, which lasted between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tasting event started as an effort to explain safe sex practices, while also letting students know about various resources available for healthy sexuality at student health services. In addition, the department also had a bucket of condoms and other sex health materials. Table volunteer and MARS outreach coordinator John Ruyak described the different lubrication products and the differences between the Juicy Lube and
Frutopia samples on display. “We’re trying to get a gauge of what students like,” Ruyak said. The newer, water-based vegan Frutopia brand features a variety of more candy-like flavors, whereas lubes from Juicy Lube, an older synthetic brand, have a more distinctive aftertaste. According to Melinda Shell, an OSU health educator who oversees all sex health programs on campus, human error accounts for 99 percent of condom failures. Shell also put an emphasis on lubrica-
tion increasing the pleasure and effectiveness during condom use. “Additional lube actually makes everything better,” Shell said. Applying lubrication on the outside of the condom will increase pleasure for women, while inside lubrication increases sensations for men. The sexual health department provided additional materials, which highlighted other facts, including how use of lube reduces overall friction and assists during insertion or penetration. See LUBE | page 4
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Helen Wolfram (right), a junior in zoology, gives a sample of lubricant to Kyle Peterzen (left), a senior studying biology.
Corvallis police responded to an injured 44-year-old woman Monday near the Subway restaurant on Third Street. Police found her bleeding from the mouth. Police described her as intoxicated and hysterical. The only word she could say was “Troy.” The woman was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital and has told police she intends not to press charges. Lt. Dave Henslee of the Corvallis Police Department confirmed that Troy was the name of the alleged attacker, and he is a transient who has moved to Corvallis fairly recently. The victim is a long-time resident of Corvallis, according to Henslee. Henslee said the investigation likely wouldn’t progress further because the victim does not want to press charges. However, that doesn’t mean the responding officer won’t look into the validity of the case. “It’s still worth the officer going through the entire process, talking to witnesses, determining what happened,” Henslee said. He said in cases where the victim does not press charges, not necessarily this specific case, it is often a mutual fight. The alleged assailant’s full name will be released Thursday, and it will be determined if the investigation continues on Friday when the responding officer does a follow-up. managing@dailybarometer.com
OSU classified staff to vote Thursday The Daily Barometer
Ratification meetings for Oregon State University classified staff to vote on the tentative contract agreement occurs on campus Thursday. At these meetings, staff can discuss the agreement, ask questions and vote to accept the tentative agreement. Classified staff include Internet technicians, maintenance workers, secretarial workers and custodial workers. Any staff that the union represents who are not on a tenure track are considered classified staff. After the Oregon University System and Service Employees International Union reached a tentative agreement on Sept. 26, it’s up to classified staff throughout the state’s public universities to cast their vote on the contract. SEIU, local group 503, is encouraging its members to vote “yes.” Members who are unavailable to attend can visit the SEIU 503 website to request a ballot to be mailed to them. Meetings: -The Linus Pauling Institute, room 402, 7:30-8:30 a.m. -The Memorial Union, room 213, 12-1 p.m. -Strand Agriculture Hall, room 111, 5:15-6:30 p.m. managing@dailybarometer.com